Question 38 of 433
What does a cardiologist’s own prevention checklist look like?
The short answer
Seven numbers, checked on a schedule, and acted on early.
Blood pressure, at home, a few times a month.
LDL cholesterol and ApoB.
Lp(a), once.
HbA1c or fasting glucose for blood sugar.
hs-CRP for inflammation.
Waist size (it predicts better than weight).
A coronary calcium score at the right age, if the decision is unclear.
Add a family history and an honest conversation about tobacco, alcohol, sleep, and stress, and you have more useful longevity information than most $5,000 “executive” packages provide.
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CLINICAL FRAMEWORK — Selected adult risk assessment; no single checklist has a measured lifespan effect.Evidence grade (draft mapping)JClinical judgment / author synthesisPart 3, Q38 · Sources: R4
Sources cited
- R4 Blumenthal RS et al. 2026 ACC/AHA multisociety Guideline on the Management of Dyslipidemia. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2026. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2025.11.016. Link pending verification
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